Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review
Initially, biobased polymers were replaced by synthetic plastics due to their superior properties. However, growing concerns about the toxicity of plastics have emerged following extensive global production and reliance on single-use plastics, which contribute to significant waste and microplastics...
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| description | Initially, biobased polymers were replaced by synthetic plastics due to their superior properties. However, growing concerns about the toxicity of plastics have emerged following extensive global production and reliance on single-use plastics, which contribute to significant waste and microplastics (MPs). MPs, ranging from 1 μm to 5 mm, can infiltrate organisms, leading to adverse health effects through contaminated food and beverages. In response, researchers focus on degrading MPs using methods like enzymatic hydrolysis and Fenton chemistry. This review examines the classification, sources, mechanisms, and toxicity of MPs, while discussing bio-inspired degradation techniques and exploring sustainable alternatives like bioplastics. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-009ca94134244eebba1e33545a2566222025-08-20T02:48:03ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGreen Chemistry Letters and Reviews1751-82531751-71922025-12-0118110.1080/17518253.2025.2535390Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive reviewHaitham Al-Madhagi0Biochemical Technology Program, Dhamar University, Dhamar, YemenInitially, biobased polymers were replaced by synthetic plastics due to their superior properties. However, growing concerns about the toxicity of plastics have emerged following extensive global production and reliance on single-use plastics, which contribute to significant waste and microplastics (MPs). MPs, ranging from 1 μm to 5 mm, can infiltrate organisms, leading to adverse health effects through contaminated food and beverages. In response, researchers focus on degrading MPs using methods like enzymatic hydrolysis and Fenton chemistry. This review examines the classification, sources, mechanisms, and toxicity of MPs, while discussing bio-inspired degradation techniques and exploring sustainable alternatives like bioplastics.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17518253.2025.2535390Plasticsmicroplasticsbioplasticsbioremediationoxidative stressinflammation |
| spellingShingle | Haitham Al-Madhagi Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews Plastics microplastics bioplastics bioremediation oxidative stress inflammation |
| title | Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review |
| title_full | Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review |
| title_fullStr | Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review |
| title_short | Microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future: a comprehensive review |
| title_sort | microplastics toxicology and bioremediation strategies for a sustainable future a comprehensive review |
| topic | Plastics microplastics bioplastics bioremediation oxidative stress inflammation |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17518253.2025.2535390 |
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